I brought Battlefield 3 on steam and it was all fine until recently about one month ago, launching the campaign of Battlefield 3 through the web battlelog will leave me sitting in a state where the game is initializing and won't launch no matter how long I wait. Have tried reinstall everything from the game itself, origin to punkbuster and nothing works. Any idea as to why this is the case?

@OJSU When this occurs is Origin and Steam both already open?

yes it is, Origin, Steam and web version of Battlelog are all open.

@OJSU I just had this happen earlier in the week it was extremely frustrating. I found a fix earlier this morning so please try these steps in order:1. Uninstall Battlefield 3 in Steam2. Hold the Windows key + R.3. In the command box that opens, type %ProgramData%/Origin then click OK.4. Go into LocalContent folder and delete Battlefield 3's folder5. Navigate to This Pc /Local Disk (C🙂/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common and delete the Battlefield 3 folder (your location may be different if you didn't use the default installation location)6. Restart your PC7. Install Battlefield 3 on Steam. Hit Play in Steam to finalize Installation8. Join a server via Battlelog while Steam and Origin are both running.

Sadly, I've tried all those steps multiple times and it did not solve the problem. I am still stuck on 'joining server' and 'initializing'

@OJSU Which browser are you using on Battlelog? Have you tried disabling script and ad blockers while using Battlelog as sometimes those will prevent Battlelog from functioning?

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14 Replies

ragnarok013
Hero+
5 years ago
@OJSU When this occurs is Origin and Steam both already open?
OJSU
New Novice
5 years ago
yes it is, Origin, Steam and web version of Battlelog are all open.
ragnarok013
Hero+
5 years ago
@OJSU I just had this happen earlier in the week it was extremely frustrating. I found a fix earlier this morning so please try these steps in order:

1. Uninstall Battlefield 3 in Steam
2. Hold the Windows key + R.
3. In the command box that opens, type %ProgramData%/Origin then click OK.
4. Go into LocalContent folder and delete Battlefield 3's folder
5. Navigate to This Pc /Local Disk (C🙂/Program Files (x86)/Steam/steamapps/common and delete the Battlefield 3 folder (your location may be different if you didn't use the default installation location)
6. Restart your PC
7. Install Battlefield 3 on Steam. Hit Play in Steam to finalize Installation
8. Join a server via Battlelog while Steam and Origin are both running.
OJSU
New Novice
5 years ago
Sadly, I've tried all those steps multiple times and it did not solve the problem. I am still stuck on 'joining server' and 'initializing'
ragnarok013
Hero+
5 years ago
@OJSU Which browser are you using on Battlelog? Have you tried disabling script and ad blockers while using Battlelog as sometimes those will prevent Battlelog from functioning?
OJSU
New Novice
5 years ago
I am currently usind microsoft edge
EA_Atic
DICE Team
5 years ago
Hey @OJSU We done an update to Origin. Do you still have the same issue?

/Atic
OJSU
New Novice
5 years ago
Yes, Just redownloaded the game and tested it out. The issue still exists.
EA_Atic
DICE Team
5 years ago
@OJSU do you see Battlefield 3 starting up in taskmanger?

/Atic
chubbbychaser
5 years ago
i have same problem but only got the game through origin. tried to start the campaign and it says initialize and loads endlessly